Configure easy access to content

FileBrowser for Education may be configured to hide everything except the folder viewer, allowing users to browse to their content without the risk of inadvertently changing settings or switching to an unfamiliar screen.

This simplified UI mode is perfect for younger children.

FileBrowser's bookmark feature provides rapid and easy access to commonly used folders and files with a single tap. Add a bookmark to the user's home folder, the class shared folder, or folders for particular lessons or topics.

Grade work and provide feedback

If a student has produced some work in the form of a Pages document, for example, this may be exported as a PDF file and the teacher may then use FileBrowser for Education to annotate this PDF in a natural way, mirroring the pen and paper process.

FileBrowser is able to annotate with a pen, pencil, or highlighter tools, and can also add text. It also supports the Apple Pencil for precision annotations.

Works well with other apps

There are many benefits of each iOS app having its own private folder, but this can be a barrier when sharing content between apps or accessing remote servers. FileBrowser for Education supports many of the ways applications access or save content, providing the simplest workflow for the apps you use.

Shared iPads

If your students have access to shared iPads FileBrowser provides a number of features to help them access their own content swiftly without burdening them unnecessarily for their credentials. In this scenario FileBrowser may also be configured to prevent local storage of passwords, and also prevent local storage of content.

"Essential Paid iPad Apps for Schools"

FileBrowser is flexible

Direct digital media upload

Storage of photos, video and audio on a mobile device can be a sensitive subject. If you have a class taking photos, videos or audio FileBrowser can automatically upload them to the school server and avoid using the iOS camera roll altogether. Using FileBrowser for Education, simply browse to the folder on the server and choose "Capture Photo / Video" from FileBrowser's menu. Once the user is happy with the photo or video it will be immediately uploaded to the network folder.

This feature means that teachers don't need to upload photos, video and audio from 30 iPads at the end of a class or day, and the content is secured on the school server instead of being held on the device.

Safety and security

FileBrowser connects to your servers using existing user credentials and access to folders and files will be controlled accordingly.

No data is collected or uploaded to Stratospherix servers.

Passwords are stored in iOS Keychain. Local content is encrypted.

Access to iOS Photo Library and local storage of files may be blocked if necessary.

Lock down settings to help users and to comply with your mobile security policy.

Deployment and configuration

Configuring hundreds of iPads can be a real burden. FileBrowser eases this by supporting centralised configuration in a variety of environments, ranging from no deployment hardware or software right up to a comprehensive Mobile Application Management/MDM systems.

Multiple language support

Accessibility

We put significant effort into supporting our visually impaired users and are always delighted to hear how well FileBrowser works with iOS VoiceOver.

Fast, professional, support

We pride ourselves on the quality of our apps and want you to have the best experience. How many times have you emailed an app developer and received no response? If our support web pages don't resolve your problem, we will do our best to help you via email to get connected to your Servers, Macs, PCs, and Network drives.

This is a rare thing on the App Store

"That was the issue, problem solved. Thanks! Great product, great support :)"

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